How many syllables in "cadaver"?

"cadaver" has 3 lettergrepen (ca - dav - er).

How to divide "cadaver"?

"cadaver" divides into 3 parts: ca · dav · er.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"cadaver": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ca·dav·er

Hoofdklemtoon

ca-DAV-er(ca · dav · er)○ ● ○

Stress in "cadaver" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kəˈdævər⁄

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IPAkəˈdævər

Lettergrepenca·dav·er

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How many syllables in "cadaver"?: "cadaver" has 3 lettergrepen (ca - dav - er).
How to divide "cadaver"?: "cadaver" divides into 3 parts: ca · dav · er.
Where is the stress in "cadaver"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "cadaver"?: Say each syllable slowly (ca... dav... er) and listen on SayItVid.